Although probably more renowned today for the film The Full Monty than its ones thriving steel industry, Sheffield is a delightful city with a host of attractions and activities to enjoy.
Sheffield is England's fourth largest city and despite its industrial history and the images of industry that may come to mind Sheffield is the country's greenest city.
The surrounding area is simply stunning and Sheffield itself is close to the Peak National Park, which can boast spectacular synergy and is ideal for walking, climbing and mountain biking.
Blue John Cavern Here you can marvel at the wonders of underground earth while admiring these ancient water worn caverns. Enjoy a host of crystal formations, stalactites, stalagmite and of course the semi precious Blue John Stone. Location: Castleton, Hope Valley Telephone: 01433 620 638
The American Adventure Set in 390 acres you can enjoy this amassing theme park, ride the tallest SkyCoaster in Europe or brave a ride on the worlds highest and wettest triple drop log flume plus much more. Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire Telephone: 01773 531 521
Peace Gardens The name says it all, come and relax and wonder around this beautiful garden and enjoy the water fountain, flowers, plants and craft work. Location: Pinstone Street, Sheffield
Sheffield Manor and Turret House Built in 1574 the Turret House still has many of its original features and stand in the center of what was the Deer Park of the Lords of the Manor of Sheffield. Location: Manor Lane, Sheffield Telephone: 0114 275 9596
Traditional Heritage Museum Explore the Locale folklore, customs and much more from Sheffield's past. Location: 605 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield Telephone: 0114 22 6296
Birley Spa Enjoy a guided tour of the Victorian Bath House and spa in one of the few surviving Victorian spas set in beautiful grounds. Location: Birley Spa Lane, Hackenthorpe Telephone: 0114 265 5355
Club land in Sheffield is really coming into its own, the number of clubs is increasing and the variety of music and venue is growing. Listed below are some of the clubs available, however it is advisable to find out what music taste is catered for and weather this is your taste before you go.
The Arches Location: 9-11 Walker Street Telephone: 0114 272 2900
Capitol Location: 14-16 Matilda Street Telephone: 0114 276 3523
Club Uropa Location: Eyre Street Telephone: 0114 272 8403
Club Wow Location: Broughton Lane Telephone: 0114 243 5670
Corporation Location: 1 Bank Street Telephone: 0114 276 0262
Hallam Union Location: Nelson Mandela Building, Pond Street Telephone: 0114 253 4122
Josephine's Location: Fountain Precinct, Bakers Pool Telephone: 0114 273 9810
Hillsborough Leisure Center The whole family can enjoy this leisure center with an exciting leisure pool and an extensive fitness suite. Location: Beulah Road, Hillsborough Telephone: 0114 231 2233Ponds Forge International Sports Center An Olympic standard swimming pool and the world's deepest diving pool. The pool also has a wave machine, lazy river and two 80-meter flumes, plus a sports hall and fitness suite. Location: Sheaf Street, Sheffield Telephone: 0114 279 9766Graves Tennis and Leisure Center Location: Bochum Parkway, Norton Telephone: 0114 283 9900The Foundry Climbing Center Location: Unit 2, 45 Mowbray Street, Sheffield Telephone: 0114 279 6331The Edge Climbing Center Location: John Street, Sheffield Telephone: 0114 275 8899Sheffield Ski Village Location: Vale Road, Parkwood Springs, Sheffield Telephone: 0114 276 9459Sheffield Ice Sports Center Location: 2 Queens Road, Sheffield Telephone: 0114 272 3037
There is certainly no shortage of pubs in Sheffield, there is literally something for everyone from quite drinking pubs to real ale taverns to lively pubs and modern bars. Weather you are shopping and pop in for a quick drink or decide to spend the evening you are sure to find drinking places to suite, many offer live music and good pub food
Shopping in Sheffield is excellent, there are so many shops offering a wide variety of choice. There is everything from unusual bizarre catering for alternative tastes to fashion boutiques. Sheffield also has a traditional indoor and outdoor market with everything form great food to bric-a-brac and second hand clothes. The centre also has an indoor shopping emporium for the essential all weather shopping.
Just outside Sheffield off the M1 at junction 34 is the Meadowhall Shopping Center. One of Europe's most successful malls offer's you 270 shops a multitude of places to eat plus an 11 screen Warner Village cinema and much more. It is easy to see why the Meadowhall center attracts 30 million visitors a year.
Manchester and Leeds Bradford Airport's are the nearest large airports. Sheffield City Airport is not far from the city and there is regular public transport connecting the city with the airport.
Car
Sheffield is easily accessed by car from the M1, and A1, which in turn are easily accessed by many roots. Ones in the centre there are many car parks to choice from in different part of the city, all of which are sign posted and pay and display.
Coach
National Express Coach services run all over the U.K. offering a good service from a wide range of pick up points and destinations. Telephone: National Express - 0990 80 80 80
Rail
Sheffield train station is situated close to the center on Sheaf Street, there are services to here from all over the U.K. if not direct with good connections. Telephone: 0345 48 49 50
